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Quick Answer

The correct answer is the query using DeviceProcessEvents with the filter DeviceName contains "DC" and ProcessCommandLine has_any of the specified Active Directory reconnaissance cmdlets. This works because domain controllers in enterprise environments typically have "DC" in their hostname, and the has_any operator efficiently matches multiple reconnaissance cmdlets like Get-ADUser or Get-ADGroupMember in a single line, while the project clause isolates the required fields. On the SC-200 exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish between the DeviceProcessEvents table (which captures process execution) and the DeviceEvents table (which captures security events), and the common trap is forgetting the domain controller filter or using the wrong table. Remember the memory tip: "DC in the name, cmdlets in the command, project the three" — DeviceName, AccountName, and ProcessCommandLine are the triad you must always project for PowerShell recon hunting queries.

SC-200 Perform threat hunting Practice Question

This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of perform threat hunting. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.

You are a threat hunter for an organization that uses Microsoft Defender XDR. You suspect that an attacker may be using PowerShell to perform reconnaissance on domain controllers. You need to write an advanced hunting query in Microsoft Defender XDR that returns PowerShell commands executed on domain controllers in the last 7 days that contain cmdlets related to Active Directory reconnaissance, such as Get-ADUser or Get-ADGroupMember. The query should also include the device name, account name, and command line. Which query should you use?

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Answer choices

Why each option matters

Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.

Correct answer & explanation

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DeviceProcessEvents | where Timestamp > ago(7d) | where DeviceName contains "DC" | where ProcessCommandLine has_any ("Get-ADUser","Get-ADGroupMember","Get-ADComputer") | project DeviceName, AccountName, ProcessCommandLine

Option A correctly filters by DeviceName containing 'DC' (domain controllers), ProcessCommandLine containing relevant AD reconnaissance cmdlets, and projects the required fields. Option B misses the domain controller filter. Option C uses wrong table. Option D does not filter for AD cmdlets.

Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • ✗

    DeviceProcessEvents | where Timestamp > ago(7d) | where ProcessCommandLine has_any ("Get-ADUser","Get-ADGroupMember") | project DeviceName, AccountName, ProcessCommandLine

    Why it's wrong here

    Missing filter for domain controllers.

  • ✓

    DeviceProcessEvents | where Timestamp > ago(7d) | where DeviceName contains "DC" | where ProcessCommandLine has_any ("Get-ADUser","Get-ADGroupMember","Get-ADComputer") | project DeviceName, AccountName, ProcessCommandLine

    Why this is correct

    Correctly filters domain controllers and AD reconnaissance cmdlets.

    Related concept

    Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

  • ✗

    DeviceProcessEvents | where Timestamp > ago(7d) | where DeviceName contains "DC" | project DeviceName, AccountName, ProcessCommandLine

    Why it's wrong here

    Missing filter for AD cmdlets, returns all PowerShell commands.

  • ✗

    DeviceNetworkEvents | where Timestamp > ago(7d) | where DeviceName contains "DC" | project DeviceName, AccountName, RemoteIP

    Why it's wrong here

    Wrong table; network events do not contain process command lines.

Common exam traps

Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.

Trap categories for this question

  • Command / output trap

    Missing filter for AD cmdlets, returns all PowerShell commands.

Detailed technical explanation

How to think about this question

This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.

KKey Concepts to Remember

  • Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
  • Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
  • Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
  • Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.

TExam Day Tips

  • Underline the problem statement mentally.
  • Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
  • Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.

Key takeaway

Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.

Real-world example

How this comes up in practice

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What to study next

Got this wrong? Here's your next step.

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What does this SC-200 question test?

Perform threat hunting — This question tests Perform threat hunting — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: DeviceProcessEvents | where Timestamp > ago(7d) | where DeviceName contains "DC" | where ProcessCommandLine has_any ("Get-ADUser","Get-ADGroupMember","Get-ADComputer") | project DeviceName, AccountName, ProcessCommandLine — Option A correctly filters by DeviceName containing 'DC' (domain controllers), ProcessCommandLine containing relevant AD reconnaissance cmdlets, and projects the required fields. Option B misses the domain controller filter. Option C uses wrong table. Option D does not filter for AD cmdlets.

What should I do if I get this SC-200 question wrong?

Identify which SC-200 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.

What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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